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RJ03 VSM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,605 mi
Last recorded111,605 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 VSM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 111,605 miles

Coolant leak header tank ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 102,744 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes trace of leakage,not leaking time of test . ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner band worn . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded .

coolant leaking .

Fail 30 Mar 2020 102,739 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x 2 . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam image . (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Small metal brake pipe . (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leaking .

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes trace of leakage,not leaking time of test . ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner band worn . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded .

Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,925 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 88,921 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,935 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 74,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,765 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 58,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE PERRISHED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre perrished

Fail 31 Mar 2015 49,522 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,468 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,603 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust and hangers deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,789 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 31,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,325 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,955 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,514 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 16,831 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 16,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear tyres will soon need replacing

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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RJ03 VSM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ03 VSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ03 VSM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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